Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis (85) heads toward the end zone for a touchdown dragging Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr (55) with him during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Minnesota Vikings running back Matt Asiata (44) carries the ball past Washington Redskins linebacker Terence Garvin (52) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder (80) rolls into the end zone for a touchdown under pressure from Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder (80) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder (80) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) celebrates his touchdown with offensive tackle Jake Long (72) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) pulls in a pass under pressure from Washington Redskins cornerback Kendall Fuller (38) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis (85) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington Redskins place kicker Dustin Hopkins (3) points skyward after scoring a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford is sacked by outside linebacker Preston Smith of the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter at FedExField on November 13, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden walks off the field with linebacker Preston Smith (94) who made a key interception during fourth quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings at FedEx Field. Washington Post photo: Jonathan Newton

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